Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
Australia notes the Special Rapporteur’s recommendations for both immediate and long-term responses to improve the protection and promotion of human rights for minority peoples.
Australia commends the courageous advocacy of civil society organisations, human rights defenders and others who continue to carry out essential human rights work in difficult circumstances.
Australia is encouraged by improving humanitarian access in northern Ethiopia yet notes many challenges remain. We urge all parties to continue working together to remove barriers to humanitarian assistance reaching all affected communities.
Australia urges the military regime to immediately cease violence, engage in meaningful dialogue, and return Myanmar to the path of democracy. We continue to call for justice and accountability for crimes committed against the people of Myanmar.
Australia condemns Iran’s systemic oppression of women and girls. The Special Rapporteur's accounts of gender-based and sexual violence, and rape and torture of children and young people, are utterly reprehensible.
Australia is deeply concerned by reports Russian authorities have committed violations of international humanitarian law, war crimes and violations of the right to life.
